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The late pop star Elvis Presley is remembered on his 75th birthday at Washington'sNational Portrait Gallery where a special exhibition in honour of The King has beenunveiled.
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Mark Stutzman created this work in 1993.
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The display explores the image andstory of Presley since his death.
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His records have continued to sell in their millions andpublic interest in his music, career and life has yet to subside.
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Presley's unique singingvoice and trademark hipshaking dance moves made him popular in the 50s.Presley died in August 1977 aged 42.
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However he still has a very loyal fan base whoremember his birthday every year.
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In Australia, hundreds of Elvis impersonators gathered in Sydney wearing different versions of the singer's trademark white rhinestonesuit.
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The cultural icon is best known for recording hits such as Love Me Tender, AllShook Up and Blue Suede Shoes.
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Presley is the bestselling solo artist in the history ofpopular music.
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He was nominated for 14 Grammys and won threeThe One Life:Echoes of Elvis exhibition at the Smithsonian facility runs until 22August.
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